Gretna Days was started over 60 years ago by local businessman Marv Killion with Gretna State Bank (now Pinnacle Bank). He was joined the following year by Ed and Don Frederick of Frederick Brothers Grocery. Ed and the Frederick family still run Frederick Brothers Rental, which owns and operates Village Square here in Gretna. Over the years, many individuals have worked hard to keep Gretna Days going strong. Emil and Barb Beyer, Jack Koke, and Dan Washburn were a few of the most instrumental volunteers.
The original purpose of the weekend was to thank the community for their support of local businesses throughout the year. As a foundation, we continue this tradition today with the Community Picnic in the park on Sunday. We have added various other events including the Friday Fireworks and the Saturday night dance in Village Square which helps fund the weekend's activities. It is our goal to maintain these original traditions and continue to improve and grow Gretna Days.
Schedule of Events:
06:30 am - 09:30 am: Community Pancake Breakfast at Resurrection Lutheran Church
07:00 am - 08:30 am: Resurrection Run at Resurrection Lutheran Church
08:00 am - 06:00 pm: Men's Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament at North Park Field 1
09:00 am - 03:00 pm: Gretna Days Craft Show at Gretna High School
09:00 am - 10:15 am: Kiddie Parade at Resurrection Lutheran Church
09:30 am - 04:00 pm: QRF Strongman Invitational at Heavy Brewing
10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Grand Parade at Gretna Middle School
11:00 am - 02:00 pm: Hillcrest Silver Ridge Hot Dog Feed at Hillcrest Silver Ridge
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Gretna Days Carnival at Carnival
12:30 pm - 02:00 pm: Kids Pedal Tractor Pull at Peterson Park
05:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Campus Life Gretna Days Teen/High School Pool Party at Gretna Crossing Park YMCA
07:00 pm - 01:00 am: Gretna Days Dance and Beer Garden at Village Square
